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http://blog.us.playstation.com/2016/10/06/playstation-vr-is-almost-here/#commentsThu, 06 Oct 2016 20:00:15 +0000http://blog.us.playstation.com/?p=183601PlayStation VR will launch worldwide on October 13 with an incredible amount of titles not only at launch, but releasing throughout this holiday season. There will be more than 25 titles launching with PS VR this month, including heavy hitters like Batman: Arkham VR from Rocksteady Studios, PlayStation VR Worlds from our own Worldwide Studios, and Rigs Mechanized Combat League from Guerrilla Games.

Among the holiday lineup is one of the most incredible gaming experiences ever conceived — the opportunity to battle against the evil Empire in an X-wing fighter in VR. Thanks to the talented teams at Dice, Criterion and Lucasfilm, Star Wars Battlefront Rogue One: X-wing VR Mission will give PS VR owners a chance to experience something we’ve all dreamed about. This experience will be free for all PS4 owners of last year’s fan-favorite shooter Star Wars Battlefront when it launches on PS VR this holiday.

An iconic experience like this is worth bragging about, so I’d like to give you a preview of our new TV spot — one of several in the works — that celebrates the launch of PlayStation VR in style. PlayStation VR has to be tried to be believed, but we know how it feels to be transported into our favorite gaming experiences and we think this captures that emotion perfectly.

If you can’t wait until October 13 to experience PlayStation VR, many local retailers are offering hands-on demos of experiences such as Batman: Arkham VR, Harmonix Music VR or Thumper now. Let us know what you think of our new spot!

At Criterion, putting players directly into the heart of a vehicle gaming experience is one of our biggest passions. With games like our Burnout series, the Need for Speed games we’ve made, and even the speeder bike missions a lot of you played in Star Wars Battlefront, this focus has been deeply felt. And now we’re applying it to something new, something really special.

Piloting an X-Wing is an aspect of the Star Wars universe many of us have dreamed of experiencing. It’s something from the films we remember watching with awe, and even reenacted throughout our lives.

Virtual reality brings us one step closer to realizing this amazing dream of piloting an X-wing in space. With this incredible new platform, you will be instantaneously transported from the comforts of your living room to an X-Wing cockpit in space. And with the artists at Criterion and DICE meticulously crafting every authentic detail, the experience feels more real than you can imagine.

Once you look outside your ship, you’ll start to take in and appreciate the sheer magnitude of the environment in which you’re sitting. Sure, you may think you know that a Blockade Runner or a Star Destroyer are big, but once you’re firing at Imperial forces alongside their hulls as you maneuver around their defenses, then you’ll truly comprehend the enormity of these starships. It’s intensely exciting!

Best of all, this amazing offering will be free for all owners of Star Wars Battlefront on PS4. Millions of you have joined the Star Wars Battlefront community since the game’s launch in December and we couldn’t think of a better reward for that loyalty and take your experience to a completely new level.

Hi everyone! Star Wars Day is tomorrow and we’re celebrating early here at PlayStation store with steep discounts, free themes and more.

Starting right now, pick up Star Wars Battlefront, Super Star Wars, Zen Pinball 2: Star Wars and more – all for up to 75 percent off. Then check out our collection of Star Wars movies and download a free PlayStation theme to boot.

Speaking of themes, if you’re like us, you’ll be whistling that iconic soundtrack all day. From the nostalgic opening title overture to The Imperial March, listen to the full score, courtesy of PlayStation Music’s Star Wars playlist on Spotify.

Check out the full line-up here, but wait too long you must not. PS Store’s Star Wars Day deals end Monday, May 9.

The polls are closed, the votes tallied, and the winners selected. We asked you what the best games of 2015 were, and you responded in kind — with nearly 600,000 votes in total, this has been our biggest Game of the Year event ever! 2015 was a heck of a year for games, and 2016 is already looking just as bright — thank you for taking the time to support the titles that left an impact on you.

Here are your picks for the 2015 PlayStation.Blog Game of the Year Awards.

Best PS4 Game

The Witcher 3 got a lot of love this year, and it’s easy to see why. From its unbelievably massive scale to its engaging and unforgettable characters, CD Projekt Red’s opus in open world storytelling beat industry goliaths Bloodborne, Fallout 4 and even Metal Gear Solid V for the title of “Best PS4 Game.”

Editor’s Choice

Bloodborne
Nobody builds worlds with such grisly panache as From Software, and the fearsome town of Yharnam is arguably its most focussed and memorable creation yet. I poured countless hours into sheepishly exploring its streets in 2015, and loved every horrible second.— Fred Dutton // Social Media Manager, SCEE

N++
N++ lies somewhere between improv comedy and throwing yourself down a flight of stairs. And while it may be voluminous in its myriad masochistic challenges, it’s the balletic platforming and devious level design that coheres the experience into something irresistible. And oh so stylish!— Nick Suttner // Lead Account Manager, SCEA

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Master-class RPG design. Back in May, I wrote this tweet: “Finished a series of quests in The Witcher 3 that was probably more emotionally powerful than the entire story of any game I’ve ever played.” Months later, I can stand by those words.— Sid Shuman // Senior Manager of Social Media, SCEA

Fallout 4
Fallout 4 has everything. Great music. An engaging story. Robust customization options. Thrilling combat. A dog. It’s the type of game that you need to barricade yourself indoors for days on end to fully play. I absolutely loved it.— Ryan Clements // Social Media Specialist, SCEA

Best PS3 Game

Big Boss may not have quite earned top billing on PS4, but you can’t keep a good soldier down — Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain extracted enough votes to land at the top of the “Best PS3 Game” category. North American newcomer Yakuza 5 was expectedly well-received, and we saw strong support for Black Ops 3 as well as Telltale’s fantastic Tales from the Borderlands.

Editor’s Choice

Teslagrad
I keep coming back to Teslagrad as one of the most thoughtful, quietly clever games I played last year. Its weird fairytale world held just enough mystery without overplaying its hand, and it felt super tight when it could have felt short. Just a really nice puzzle-platformer that deserves some love among the heavy-hitters.— Nick Suttner // Lead Account Manager, SCEA

Helldivers
Helldivers catapulted Swedish studio Arrowhead into a new echelon that redefines the top-down squad shooter. An intoxicating blur of snarky satire, team kills, and cape twirling. All hail Super Earth!— Sid Shuman // Senior Manager of Social Media, SCEA

Best PS Vita Game

Like its larger, more stationary siblings, PS Vita had another great year — and one of the most diverse sets of winners in this year’s awards. It’s always nice to see Persona on a Game of the Year list!

Editor’s Choice

Geometry Wars 3
I’ve still got the calloused groove in my thumb to bear witness to the amount of time I spent with this one. Hugely generous with its content, and packed full of clever twists on a classic formula, it monopolised my PS Vita this year— Fred Dutton // Social Media Manager, SCEE

Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number
One of the most rewarding games I played this year, Denaton’s macabre follow-up treads edgy new narrative ground. The characters, the soundtrack, and the visceral combat merge in an almost hallucinatory experience.— Sid Shuman // Senior Manager of Social Media, SCEA

Shovel Knight
A love letter to the golden age of 8-bit gaming, Yacht Club’s inaugural effort wears its inspirations on its sleeve. It forges its own path though, bringing new ideas to one of gaming’s oldest genres and never falling into the trap of imitation. By story’s end, this unlikely horned hero had me laughing, cheering, and even tearing up a bit. For shovelry!— Justin Massongill // Social Media Manager, SCEA

Best Story

Telling an effective story is one thing, but doing so when the audience has direct influence over how it unfolds is a very special skill. The team at CD Projekt Red shone especially bright this year, including in the realm of interactive storytelling, but you showed lots of support for Dontnod, Supermassive and Kojima Productions as well.

Editor’s Choice

Bloodborne
Did you read the extraordinary 90-page lore fan essay that did the rounds last summer? I love how creator Hidetaka Miyazaki hides his narrative in the background – unpicking its ambiguous mysteries is a fascinating game-within-a-game.— Fred Dutton // Social Media Manager, SCEE

Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture
Rapture is the story of a small town devastated by… something. But for me, the game wasn’t ultimately about that something – rather, it’s about the more intimate, human moments shared by its citizens in times of tragedy. And while its script and voiceover are excellent, it’s the environmental storytelling that truly stands out – wandering the silent streets and exploring the homes of the departed; a snapshot of small-town culture, forever frozen in time.— Nick Suttner // Lead Account Manager, SCEA

Soma
I thought about Soma for weeks after watching the credits roll across the screen. A masterful endeavor in atmosphere, Soma poses intense philosophical questions to its audience — and does so with emotional poignancy. One conversation late in the narrative left my heart broken, and I’ll never forget how that felt.— Ryan Clements // Social Media Specialist, SCEA

Tales From the Borderlands
Believe it or not, I just finished playing Telltale’s bold first step into the Borderlands universe while putting the finishing touches on this post, and I’m glad I did. Not only does it feature the most honest-to-goodness hilarious writing I saw in a game in 2015, I think it’s Telltale’s best work yet. Long live Loader Bot!— Justin Massongill // Social Media Manager, SCEA

Best Soundtrack

Video game music sometimes gets overlooked in favor of other, more direct aspects of game design, so we wanted to make sure it gets proper recognition in this year’s GotY discussions. Once again, Geralt of Rivia earned the most votes from our readers, but not without D-Dog nipping at his heels.

Editor’s Choice

Axiom Verge
As much as I adore N++’s opus of licensed electronic jams, I have to give the nod to Axiom Verge – the score is wholly original, and as with everything else in the game, crafted entirely by its sole creator, Thomas Happ. His score maintains every inch of creeping sci-fi strangeness that runs through the rest of the game, the perfect compliment to being trapped in a suffocating alien world.— Nick Suttner // Lead Account Manager, SCEA

N++
There was a lot of great game music out there this year (I feel terrible not giving this one to Shovel Knight), but I’ve gotta hand it to the team at Metanet for their work here. N++ as a whole is an exercise in deliberate, thoughtful curation and design, and its soundtrack is a reflection of that same design philosophy. Perhaps the chillest collection of tunes in 2015, I keep finding myself with these tracks on loop to help me power through big projects.— Justin Massongill // Social Media Manager, SCEA

Best Digital Game

No contest here. Rocket League was a force of nature when it debuted a few months ago, catapulting to the top of PS4 owners’ download lists… and our hearts. Daily Rocket League matches are still a thing at SCEA HQ, and based on your votes it looks like we’re not alone.

Editor’s Choice

Wolfenstein: The Old Blood
Call me old-fashioned, but I like my FPSes linear, single-player only and story-based! It was slim pickings on that front in 2015, but MachineGames turned in a fine snack-sized prologue to its excellent 2014 shooter.— Fred Dutton // Social Media Manager, SCEE

SOMA
Frictional Games released one of 2015’s most inspired accomplishments: an experiment into the nature of human consciousness that filled me with existential dread. I can’t wait to see what this team tackles next.— Sid Shuman // Senior Manager of Social Media, SCEA

Nuclear Throne
Why do I love a game that tortures me so? Nuclear Throne ties together lightning-fast combat, strategic weapon selection, and a brutal difficulty into one addictive roguelike. Infuse that with character-specific abilities and Nuclear Throne is the type of hole you could fall down for hours.— Ryan Clements // Social Media Specialist, SCEA

Axiom Verge
Tom Happ clearly and completely understands the type of gamer who wants to play a game like Axiom Verge, and his five-year project plays to that audience spectacularly. Oh, right! This game was made by ONE GUY. No big deal.— Justin Massongill // Social Media Manager, SCEA

Best Multiplayer

2015 saw strong entries in the multiplayer arena, from the newest entries in the Call of Duty and Destiny series to the launch of DICE’s blockbuster Star Wars Battlefront. Psyonix’s Rocket League took us by surprise with its instantly accessible and endlessly addictive take on vehicular football, landing enough votes for a shiny Gold Trophy.

Editor’s Choice

Rocket League
Rocket League is great for a lot of reasons, but most of all because it’s a real sport. It’s entirely skill-based, and it’s a total blast whether you’re kicking the ball around the field with some non-gaming friends or flying through the skies, teeth gritted, against seasoned pros. It’s accessible, polished, infinitely replayable, and above all, fun. Everything you (or at least I) could want in a multiplayer game.— Nick Suttner // Lead Account Manager, SCEA

Call of Duty Black Ops 3
For my money, Call of Duty still boasts the most satisfying feel of any multiplayer shooter. Add in Treyarch’s best Zombies co-op yet and a rock-solid four-player campaign, in regular and Nightmare flavors, and you’ve got a game you could play for years.— Sid Shuman // Senior Manager of Social Media, SCEA

Destiny: The Taken King
It’s all about the little things. Destiny: The Taken King may have sweeping battles and a ferocious new enemy, but it was the many small improvements Bungie made to the Destiny universe that makes The Taken King so special. The same can be said for its highly addictive multiplayer. There are countless, fun little moments built into one singular package.— Ryan Clements // Social Media Specialist, SCEA

Most Anticipated 2016

And here we are! A new year, with dozens of new games already announced and on track for release. We don’t yet know everything that’s going to be out by the end of the year, but things are already looking pretty darned good.

Please note: any games that won an award in last year’s GOTY festivities were ineligible to win in the same category again this year. This rule was mostly relevant to this category, which is why we’re putting this lil’ disclaimer here.

Paragon
Epic unveiled Paragon at PlayStation Experience last year with a jaw-dropping trailer — and that was all I needed to begin my jittery anticipation for this ambitious new MOBA. Anything with black hole-inducing super attacks deserves sustained applause.— Ryan Clements // Social Media Specialist, SCEA

Horizon: Zero Dawn
Dark Souls III is singing its siren song, but ultimately I have to give the nod to Horizon: Zero Dawn. Guerrilla Games’s bold decision to move away from the guns-and-grit of Killzone to this colorful, lush world populated by biomechanical creatures already looks like it’s going to pay off in spades.— Sid Shuman // Senior Manager of Social Media, SCEA

The Witness
I played an early build of The Witness for around 50 hours a few months ago, going so far as to actually finish the game. So then, it certainly says something that the experience I’m most looking forward to in 2016 is playing it again.— Justin Massongill // Social Media Manager, SCEA

Best Free PS Plus Game

PlayStation Plus members got dozens of games as part of their subscription this year, but there was a clear favorite come voting time: Rocket League positively decimated the competition in this category, proving that it’s not the size of the team that made the game — it’s how many rocket-powered battle cars they have in it.

Editor’s Choice

OlliOlli2: Welcome to Olliwood
Roll7 improved on its already-phenomenal 2014 breakout hit in every way. Can’t wait to get my hands on Not A Hero!— Fred Dutton // Social Media Manager, SCEE

Gauntlet: Slayer Edition
Clearly, Rocket League is the favorite here. But I will buck the trend and highlight this underappreciated gem from Arrowhead, a frenetic multiplayer-focused dungeon crawler that does the classic original proud.— Sid Shuman // Senior Manager of Social Media, SCEA

OlliOlli2: Welcome to Olliwood
Gotta agree with Fred here. The original OlliOlli was one of my favorite games on PS Vita, and the fact that its better-in-every-way sequel was free on PS Plus at launch was a slam-dunk for the plucky team at Roll7. These guys have a bright future ahead of ’em.— Justin Massongill // Social Media Manager, SCEA

Best Expansion

Expansions and DLC have been evolving over the course of the generation. Sometimes they stick to a more traditional plan and add new gear or missions, other times they add entirely new chapters to a game’s campaign. Heck, sometimes they launch for free! The voting results were encouragingly diverse, rewarding various methods of expansion (but surprise, The Witcher 3 took home the most votes).

Editor’s Choice

Bloodborne: The Old Hunters
In which From Software provides an irrefutable answer to Shakespeare’s 500-year-old poser, “Can one desire too much of a good thing?”— Fred Dutton // Social Media Manager, SCEE

Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward
Heavensward, above all else, demonstrated a thematic cohesion in nearly every facet of its colossal (perhaps draconic) scope. Story, music, class design, and quests were spun together with aplomb, ensuring that Final Fantasy XIV remain a dominant force in the MMO landscape for years to come.— Ryan Clements // Social Media Specialist, SCEA

Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward
Another category where someone gets to my pick before I do. It’s okay though: I initially convinced Ryan to play FFXIV in the first place, so my work here is done. Kudos to Naoki Yoshida and his team on a massive, Eorzea-altering expansion that I can unreservedly say is worthy of my time. Hundreds and hundreds of hours of my time.— Justin Massongill // Social Media Manager, SCEA

Studio of the Year

Finally, Studio of the Year. We’ve been rewarding specific games up until this point, but let’s take a moment to consider that they’re all made by teams of people. People who chose this medium and work tirelessly so we can escape into their worlds, or experience their stories… or just have fun. CD Projekt Red and The Witcher 3 were the talk of the industry this year, and for good reason. This unassuming team managed to earn more votes than the teams behind Fallout 4, Bloodborne and even Metal Gear Solid V. Bravo.

CD Projekt Red

Bethesda Game Studios

From Software

Kojima Productions

Honorable Mentions: Square Enix, Treyarch

Editor’s Choice

From Software
Not only did the supremely diligent Tokyo-based outfit release the GOTY and announce the imminent release of Dark Souls III, it also found time to reward the faithful with the hugely under-rated Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin on PS4.— Fred Dutton // Social Media Manager, SCEE

Psyonix
Psyonix made a brilliant gamble in retooling their PS3 cult hit (Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle Cars) for the eSports generation, and the result — Rocket League — is a triumph of accessible, competitive action. They stuck to their guns, and had the faith and foresight that success would follow. It did.— Nick Suttner // Lead Account Manager, SCEA

Kojima Productions
If not this year, then when?— Sid Shuman // Senior Manager of Social Media, SCEA

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http://blog.us.playstation.com/2015/12/15/holiday-sale-week-2-star-wars-battlefront-deluxe-the-last-of-us/#commentsTue, 15 Dec 2015 23:48:22 +0000http://blog.us.playstation.com/?p=167190Hi everyone! Our Holiday Sale is in full swing, and we’re kicking off Week 2 with a brand-new lineup of limited-time deals. Starting right now, save up to 75 percent on some of the season’s top games and movies. PlayStation Plus members save up to 80 percent.

Head over to PlayStation Store to pick up titles like Star Wars Battlefront Deluxe Edition, The Last Of Us Remastered, and The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited Premium Edition, as well as films like Prometheus — all on special discount this week only. Check out the full lineup below.

Holiday Sale Week 2 ends Monday, December 21st. But make sure to circle back next Tuesday to check out the goods Week 3 has in store. What’s made your list so far?

Holiday Sale Week 2 Games

Title

Platform

Sale Price

Plus Price

Original Price

PS4

Bedlam: The Game By Christopher Brookmyre

$11.19

$7.99

$15.99

PS4

Bombing Busters (Cross-Buy Later)

$4.19

$2.79

$6.99

PS4

Chariot

$7.50

$3.74

$15.00

PS4

Curses ‘n Chaos (Cross-Buy)

$6.99

$4.99

$9.99

PS4

Divinity: Original Sin – Enhanced Edition

$47.99

$41.99

$59.99

PS4

F1 2015

$41.99

$35.99

$59.99

PS4

Final Fantasy Type-0 HD

$29.99

$24.99

$49.99

PS4

Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster

$29.99

$24.99

$49.99

PS4

Final Horizon

$6.50

$3.24

$13.00

PS4

Galak-Z

$13.99

$11.99

$19.99

PS4

Guilty Gear Xrd -sign-

$20.00

$14.99

$50.00

PS4

Jamestown+

$3.60

$2.39

$12.00

PS4

Lara Croft And The Temple Of Osiris

$10.00

$4.99

$20.00

PS4

Leo’s Fortune – HD Edition

$4.89

$3.49

$6.99

PS4

Metal Slug 3

$7.50

$3.74

$15.00

PS4

Monopoly Plus

$5.25

$3.74

$15.00

PS4

MXGP – The Official Motocross Videogame

$17.99

$11.99

$29.99

PS4

Omega Quintet

$15.00

$11.99

$60.00

PS4

Overlord: Fellowship Of Evil

$16.44

$14.09

$23.49

PS4

Paperbound

$4.00

$1.99

$10.00

PS4

Pillar

$4.00

$1.99

$8.00

PS4

Q*bert: Rebooted Game And Pixels Theme Bundle

$6.00

$2.99

$12.00

PS4

R.B.I. Baseball 15

$10.00

$4.99

$20.00

PS4

Rally Copters (Cross-Buy)

$9.09

$6.49

$12.99

PS4

Rock Boshers Dx: Director’s Cut (Cross-Buy)

$2.80

$1.74

$7.00

PS4

Schrödinger’s Cat And The Raiders Of The Lost Quark

$5.00

$2.49

$10.00

PS4

Scrabble

$7.50

$5.99

$15.00

PS4

Shiftlings (Sierra)

$6.90

$4.94

$15.00

PS4

Shutshimi (Cross-Buy)

$6.99

$4.99

$9.99

PS4

Star Wars Battlefront

$40.19

N/A

$59.99

PS4

Star Wars Battlefront Deluxe Edition

$46.89

N/A

$69.99

PS4

Star Wars Battlefront Ultimate Edition

$89.99

$N/A

$119.99

PS4

Tetris Ultimate

$5.00

$3.99

$10.00

PS4

The Crew

$17.99

$14.99

$29.99

PS4

The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited

$30.00

$23.99

$60.00

PS4

The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited Imperial Edition

$40.00

$31.99

$80.00

PS4

The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited Premium Edition

$50.00

$39.99

$100.00

PS4

The Last Of Us: Left Behind Stand Alone

$6.99

$5.99

$9.99

PS4

The Last Of Us Remastered

$39.99

$34.99

$49.99

PS4

The Talos Principle: Deluxe Edition

$25.00

$19.99

$50.00

PS4

Torquel (Cross-Buy)

$5.99

$4.99

$9.99

PS4

Unmechanical: Extended (Cross-Buy)

$5.00

$2.49

$10.00

PS4

Xeodrifter (Cross-Buy)

$3.00

$1.99

$10.00

PS3

Armored Core (PSOne Classic)

$3.00

$1.49

$6.00

PS3

Boxing

$3.00

$1.49

$6.00

PS3

Chariot

$7.50

$3.74

$15.00

PS3

Guilty Gear Xrd -sign-

$16.00

$11.99

$40.00

PS3

Juju

$7.50

$3.74

$15.00

PS3

Kickboxing

$3.00

$1.49

$6.00

PS3

Metal Slug 3

$7.50

$3.74

$15.00

PS3

Monopoly Plus

$3.50

$2.49

$10.00

PS3

Mx vs. Atv Untamed (PS2 Classic)

$5.00

$2.49

$10.00

PS3

MXGP – The Official Motocross Videogame

$17.99

$11.99

$29.99

PS3

Shadow Tower (psone Classic)

$3.00

$1.49

$6.00

PS3

Spider-man Shattered Dimensions

$23.69

$20.09

$29.99

PS3

Star Wars: Starfighter (PS2 Classic)

$6.99

$4.99

$9.99

PS3

Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge Of The Sith (PS2 Classic)

$6.99

$4.99

$9.99

PS3

Star Wars: Racer Revenge (PS2 Classic)

$5.00

$2.49

$10.00

PS3

Star Wars Bounty Hunter (PS2 Classic)

$6.99

$4.99

$9.99

PS3

Syberia II

$7.50

$3.74

$15.00

PS3

The Awakened Fate Ultimatum

$20.00

$9.99

$40.00

PS3

The Last Of Us

$13.99

$9.99

$19.99

PS3

The Last Of Us: Left Behind Stand Alone

$6.99

$5.99

$9.99

PS3

Under Night In-birth Exe:late

$20.00

$9.99

$40.00

PS3

Unmechanical: Extended Edition (Cross-Buy)

$5.00

$2.49

$10.00

PS3

Weird Park: The Final Show

$7.50

$3.74

$15.00

PS3

World Hunter

$5.00

$2.49

$10.00

PS3

Xevious 3d/g+

$3.00

$1.49

$6.00

PS Vita

Curses ‘n Chaos (Cross-Buy)

$6.99

$4.99

$9.99

PS Vita

Deception ?: The Nightmare Princess

$23.99

$19.99

$39.99

PS Vita

Final Horizon

$5.20

$2.59

$13.00

PS Vita

Metal Slug 3

$7.50

$3.74

$15.00

PS Vita

MXGP – The Official Motocross Videogame

$13.99

$9.99

$19.99

PS Vita

Rally Copters (Cross-Buy)

$9.09

$6.49

$12.99

PS Vita

Rock Boshers Dx: Director’s Cut (Cross-Buy)

$2.80

$1.74

$7.00

PS Vita

Shutshimi (Cross-Buy)

$6.99

$4.99

$9.99

PS Vita

Tetris Ultimate

$7.50

$5.99

$15.00

PS Vita

Torquel (Cross-Buy)

$5.99

$4.99

$9.99

PS Vita

Xeodrifter (Cross-Buy)

$3.00

$1.99

$10.00

PSP

Brandish: The Dark Revenant

$10.00

$7.99

$20.00

Holiday Sale Week 2 Movies

Title

SD Original Price

SD Sale Price

HD Original Price

HD Sale Price

12 Years A Slave

$14.99

$9.99

$14.99

$9.99

127 Hours

$14.99

$9.99

$14.99

$9.99

Alien

$14.99

$9.99

$14.99

$9.99

Alien Resurrection

$14.99

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Alien Vs Predator

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Alien3

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Aliens

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American Sniper

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Annie (2014)

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Belle

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Black Swan

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$9.99

$14.99

$9.99

Cartel Land

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$8.99

$14.99

$8.99

Crank

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$6.99

$14.99

$6.99

Devil Wears Prada, The

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$9.99

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Exodus

$14.99

$9.99

$14.99

$9.99

Expendables 2, The

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$7.99

Gone Baby Gone

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Hotel Transylvania

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Independence Day

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Jimi: All Is By My Side

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Kick-ass

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$13.99

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Kingdom Of Heaven (+extended)

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$9.99

$14.99

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Left Behind

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$5.99

$16.99

$8.99

Life Of Pi

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$14.99

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Lila And Eve

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Marley & Me

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$9.99

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Night At The Museum

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$9.99

$14.99

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Night In Old Mexico, A

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Nymphomaniac Vol I

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$4.99

$12.99

$5.99

Nymphomaniac Vol II

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$4.99

$12.99

$5.99

Odd Thomas

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$16.99

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Prometheus

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Ragnarok

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$5.99

$12.99

$5.99

Rio

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$9.99

$14.99

$9.99

Rio 2

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$9.99

$14.99

$9.99

Sunshine

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There’s Something About Mary

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$9.99

$14.99

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Titan A.E.

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$9.99

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N/A

Two Faces Of January

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$5.99

$12.99

$5.99

Waitress

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$9.99

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Water For Elephants

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We Bought A Zoo

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Wild Horses

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Wolfcop

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Won’t Back Down

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$9.99

$14.99

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Working Girl

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N/A

You’re Not You

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]]>http://blog.us.playstation.com/2015/12/15/holiday-sale-week-2-star-wars-battlefront-deluxe-the-last-of-us/feed/76http://blog.us.playstation.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/HolidaySale_PSBlog_1280x720_EN1.jpg3.78Digital Distribution Manager, Sony Network Entertainment760Two PS4 Bundles Just $299.99 Each Starting December 6thhttp://blog.us.playstation.com/2015/12/01/two-ps4-bundles-just-299-99-each-starting-december-6th/
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2015/12/01/two-ps4-bundles-just-299-99-each-starting-december-6th/#commentsTue, 01 Dec 2015 14:01:00 +0000http://blog.us.playstation.com/?p=166206The holidays are right around the corner and I’m sure many of you are planning on finishing up your holiday shopping soon. If PlayStation 4 is on your list, we’ve got some great news — the Star Wars Battlefront Standard Edition PS4 bundle and Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection PS4 bundle will each be available at $299.99 (MSRP) starting this Sunday, December 6th, through December 19th.

The Force is definitely strong with PlayStation. The Star Wars Battlefront Standard Edition bundle features a 500GB PS4 and a DualShock 4 in Jet Black, the Star Wars Battlefront game, and a digital voucher to download four classic Star Wars games (Super Star Wars, Star Wars: Racer Revenge, Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter, and Star Wars Bounty Hunter). That’s a whole lot of Star Wars in one bundle! For even more Star Wars on PlayStation, check out the extended cut of our holiday commercial featuring Star Wars Battlefront:

If you’re looking for blockbuster action, the Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection PS4 bundle includes the single-player campaigns for Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, and Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception, as well as a 500GB PS4 and a DualShock 4 in Jet Black.

Play the first three Uncharted games on PS4 with beautifully remastered graphics and get ready for Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End on March 18th, 2016. You’ll also gain exclusive access to the Uncharted 4 Multiplayer Beta between December 4th through the 13th if you own Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection.

With two amazing PS4 bundles available for only $299.99 each, we hope to bring some holiday cheer to PlayStation fans with these amazing bundles at a great value, and look forward to many gaming hours this holiday season and beyond. Hope you all have a great holiday, and looking forward to playing online with many of you!

“Marvel’s Jessica Jones” premieres Friday, November 20th. After a tragic ending to her short-lived Super Hero stint, Jessica Jones is rebuilding her personal life and career as a private detective in Hell’s Kitchen. It’s time the world knew her name.

Friday, November 20th is the premiere of a new Amazon Original series, based on the acclaimed novel by Philip K. Dick. “The Man in the High Castle” is a glimpse into an alternate history of North America. What life after WWII may have been like if the Nazis had won the war.

For a limited time, get a special 1-month free trial to access Hulu’s full library of shows and blockbuster hit movies. After your 1-month trial ends, plans start at $7.99/month. Sign up within the Hulu app on PS3 and PS4.

New Releases 11/20: DragonForce: In the Line of Fire… Larger Than Live, Mclan – Dos Noches En el Price Feature, Jason Isbell -Live at Austin City Limits, Shakira – Live and Off The Record, James Brown – Dynamite

Artist Of The Week: Justin Bieber – Featuring the brand new videos for ‘Sorry’ and ‘I’ll Show You’ taken from the Canadian popstar’s brand new album, Purpose.

Featured Playlist: Directed By…Director X – A playlist featuring all of the renowned music video director’s best work including Drake’s ‘Hotline Bling’, Flo-Rida’s ‘I Don’t Like, I Love It’ and Kendrick Lamar’s ‘King Kunta’

Featured Video: Ariana Grande – ‘Focus’ – The pint-sized singer’s huge new brass-heavy track and music video comes to VidZone!

*This post previously listed The Testament of Sherlock Holmes (PS3) on sale in error. The title has been removed. Thank you for your understanding.

]]>http://blog.us.playstation.com/2015/11/17/playstation-store-update-418/feed/77http://blog.us.playstation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/22468835594_631d6cba8e_o.jpg2.77Sr. Director, PlayStation Store771Star Wars Battlefront: Win a Rebel Helmet & Magmatrooper Helmethttp://blog.us.playstation.com/2015/11/17/star-wars-battlefront-win-a-rebel-helmet-magmatrooper-helmet/
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2015/11/17/star-wars-battlefront-win-a-rebel-helmet-magmatrooper-helmet/#commentsTue, 17 Nov 2015 19:00:13 +0000http://blog.us.playstation.com/?p=165758Star Wars Battlefront launches today, offering everyone the chance to play as either a Rebel or Imperial fighter in the most immersive Star Wars game to date. To take that immersion to the next level, we want to give one lucky fan the chance to win real-life helmets inspired by the game. So whether you end up fighting as a Rebel or Imperial, you’ll have your very own Magmatrooper helmet and Rebel Commando helmet to go right along with you.

To enter the Star Wars Battlefront Extraordinary Bundle Sweepstakes for your chance to win, just snap a photo of yourself with any one of the new Star Wars PS4 Bundles and tweet it out with the hashtag #PS4BundleSweepstakes by 11/30/15 at 9PM Pacific. You can watch the video below to learn more, and read the full sweepstakes rules right here (no purchase necessary).

With Star Wars Battlefront a galaxy far, far away has never felt closer. Starting today, the whole PlayStation Nation can fight for the fate of the galaxy, and we can’t wait to see which one of you will get to do it with these awesome helmets built by the team at Super Fan Builds. Until then, we’ll see you on the Hoth front lines!

Good luck!

]]>http://blog.us.playstation.com/2015/11/17/star-wars-battlefront-win-a-rebel-helmet-magmatrooper-helmet/feed/8http://blog.us.playstation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/22983086262_2c1c114d00_z.jpg2.93Vice President, PlayStation Brand Marketing, SIEA8020 Tips to Master Star Wars Battlefronthttp://blog.us.playstation.com/2015/11/16/20-tips-to-master-star-wars-battlefront/
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2015/11/16/20-tips-to-master-star-wars-battlefront/#commentsMon, 16 Nov 2015 17:00:18 +0000http://blog.us.playstation.com/?p=165728Star Wars Battlefront -- and we want to make your first moments on the battlefront count.]]>Blasting enemy troopers, dogfighting with iconic starships, playing as Hero characters, creating powerful hands of Star Cards… There’s an entire galaxy of gameplay waiting for you in Star Wars Battlefront — and we want to make your first moments on the battlefront count.

We’ve gathered 20 tips that will aid you on your path to becoming a master. These simple-but-crucial pointers come straight from the DICE development team and cover weapons, vehicles, and more.

Blasters and Weapons

Christian Johannesén, Designer

“Maintain controlled fire with your blaster to manage both heat and bolt spread.”

“With each successful cooling flush, the skill game increases in difficulty. When failing, dying or not activating the cooling flush, the difficulty level will decrease again.”

“The Ion Shot makes your blaster more powerful against vehicles, and weaker against troopers during its active time.”

Star Cards and Power-ups

Christian Johannesén, Designer

“The Ion Grenade is a great way to quickly deal with pesky Droids and turrets.”

“The Pulse Cannon does greater damage the longer it’s charged. A fully charged shot will defeat a person with one shot.”

“Combine the Jump Pack with an explosion based weapon — like the Bowcaster — to rain mayhem from above.”

“The Smoke Grenade not only reduces vision, but also blocks lock-on functions for weapons, turrets, and Droids.”

“Droids are not only great for attacking the enemy team, they also have a scan pulse that reveals enemies to your entire team.”

Jim Fagerlund, Mission Scripter

“In regular Battles, press the D-pad up to make your AI allies ‘search and destroy’ and D-pad right to ‘follow player.'”

Nick Baker, Designer

“The AT-ST has a weak spot on its back, try to target this when attacking one and defend it when piloting.”

There are many more tips to learn about Star Wars Battlefront, so stay tuned for more tips like these. We also recommend the Training Missions, where you’ll get a chance to pilot X-wings and play as Darth Vader on your own or with a friend before facing the heat of live multiplayer.

The Rebels and Imperials clash across the stars in spectacular new battles. Heroes and villains from the Star Wars universe meet on the field. And a new generation of players prepare for war. Star Wars Battlefront is almost here, and it’s bringing larger-than-life experiences to PS4 this week.

Developed by the renowned team at DICE, Star Wars Battlefront features massive battles on iconic locales, from the frozen wastes of Hoth to the dense forests of Endor. Rebel or Imperial, grab a blaster and enter the fray in a variety of modes. Pilot ships in brutal aerial battles, pick up special power-ups and control legendary figures like Luke, Han, and Darth Vader. And — most importantly — may the Force be with you.

For a full list of games coming to PlayStation this week, read on. And enjoy the Drop!

New Releases: November 17th, 2015

Arcade Archives Shanghai III

PS4 — Digital

In this sequel to the legendary mahjong tile-matching puzzle game, players pick from an assortment of Zodiac-themed tile patterns such as Dragon, Tiger, etc. The object is to clear all of the tiles from the screen by matching them in pairs.

Borderlands Triple Pack

PS3 — Retail

Shoot and loot as you explore the mayhem-filled world of Borderlands across all three critically acclaimed games. Experience the award-winning FPS-RPG series, including the mayhem of Borderlands, Handsome Jack’s rise to power in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel,and his reign as maniacal Hyperion CEO in Borderlands 2.

The Crew Wild Run Edition

PS4 — Digital, Retail

Get The Crew open world driving MMO and The Crew Wild Run expansion in one! Ride recklessly across the entire US map. Customize your cars, monster trucks and motorcycles for mayhem on- and off-road.

Deadpool

PS4 — Digital, Retail

A few important things I need to say before you crack into my insanely sweet game: (oof, here we go again) I’m a mercenary with an accelerated healing factor, I’ve been described as unstable, which is just plain coo-coo, I’m gonna battle for the safety of humans and mutants. Be prepared for just about anything. (Holla!)

Dreamals

PS4 — Digital

Having been summoned to a dream world, the three animals embark on an adventure to go back to their world. Each animal can move only in one direction. Combine them wisely to find a path to the key.

Game of Thrones: A Telltale Game Series — Episode 6

PS4, PS3 — Digital

You either win, or you die. Episode six of the six part episodic game series set in the world of HBO’s groundbreaking TV show.

Game of Thrones: A Telltale Game Series — Season Pass Disc

PS4, PS3 — Retail

See the story of House Forrester, a noble family from the north of Westeros, loyal to the Starks of Winterfell. Caught up in the events surrounding the War of the Five Kings, they are thrown into a maelstrom of bloody warfare, revenge, intrigue, and horror.

HTR+

PS Vita — Digital

HTR+ is a slot car racing simulator, a virtual version of the classic toy of the 80´s and 90´s. HTR+ offers 3 different difficulty levels and 18 tracks that include several challenges like loops, jumps, crossroads, narrows, and high speed curves.

Monster High: New Ghoul in School

PS3 — Digital

Welcome, new ghoul! Come roam the halls of Monster High and get to know your new classmates. Join clubs, make friends and dress up in fierce fashions. But be aware, there’s something strange going on at Monster High!

Resident Evil Revelations 2 Deluxe Edition

PS4, PS3 — Digital (Out 11/18)

The beginning of the Resident Evil Revelations 2 tale sees fan favorite Claire Redfield make a dramatic return. Survivor of the Raccoon City incident depicted in previous Resident Evil games, Claire now works for the anti-bioterrorism organization Terra Save. She and Moira Burton are attending a company party for Terra Save when unknown armed forces storm the office, capture Claire and Moira and take them to a dark and abandoned detention facility on a mysterious island.

Star Wars Battlefront

PS4 — Digital, Retail

Feeling the ominous thud of an AT-AT stomping down on the frozen tundra of Hoth. Rebel forces firing blasters as Imperial speeder bikes zip through the lush forests of Endor. Immerse yourself in the epic Star Wars battles you’ve always dreamed of.

Super Star Wars

PS4, PS Vita — Digital (Cross Buy)

Enhanced for PS4 with new save features, leaderboards, Trophies, and updated display and controller options. Risk your life as a Jedi Knight! Join Luke, Han, and Chewbacca in their fierce war against the evil Empire.

Sword Art Online: Lost Song

PS4, PS Vita — Digital, Retail

Journey into the world of ALfheim Online for the very first time! Join Kirito as he ventures online to explore Svart Alfheim, a brand-new area of ALfheim Online. This original storyline includes new and returning characters and exclusive environments in the ultimate Virtual Reality universe.

Jadakiss – Top 5 Dead or Alive

Tech N9ne – Strangeulation, Vol. II

I LOVE MAKONNEN – I LOVE MAKONNEN 2

Ant-Man

Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation

Overlord (Original Japanese Version)

Fantastic Four

Into the Badlands — Series Premiere, November 15th at 10/9c (Available on AMC)

The Bastard Executioner — Season Finale, November 17th at 10/9c (Available on FX)